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light switch

Device used to operate electric lights, permanently connected equipment, or electrical outlets

EntityQ962420

Also known as switch · toggle switch · lightswitch

Subclass of: electrical switch
, toggle switch

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In electrical wiring, a light switch is a switch most commonly used to operate electric lights, permanently connected equipment, or electrical outlets. Portable lamps such as table lamps may have a light switch mounted on the socket, base, or in-line with the cord. Manually operated on/off switches may be substituted by dimmer switches that allow controlling the brightness of lamps as well as turning them on or off, time-controlled switches, occupancy-sensing switches, and remotely controlled switches and dimmers. Light switches are also found in flashlights, vehicles, and other devices.

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